יאָלד

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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Unknown. Possibly related to Hebrew יֶלֶד (yéled, boy). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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יאָלד (yoldm, plural יאָלדן (yoldn)

  1. (derogatory) dupe, chump, simpleton, fool